The huge hair trends for 2014

10 hot hairstyles to try now

The catwalks have spoken and these are the TEN hottest hair trends for 2014. From high-gloss shine to powerful androgyny, get practising these looks now with our expert tips.

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High shine

The look: This is killer shine, almost wet but glossy not greasy. From gelled sides to slicked-back roots this flat-to-the-head look works well when it leads into a sleek low ponytail or with loose lengths revealing a contrasting matte texture.

The shows: Kenzo (left), House of Holland (right) and Ashley Williams

The tip: L'Oreal Professionnel Styling Ambassador Anthony Turner says "Make high shine more wearable by using your finger tips to pat L'Oreal Professionnel Mythic Oil just along your parting for a top-of-the-head highlight that bounces the light."

The look: Plaits are the tress trend that keeps on coming and we're not complaining. This season they're either glossy or matte, but always messy. Handy for those of us who aren't perfectionists!

The shows: Rachel Zoe (left) and Giles (right)

The tip: Arm yourself with a cocktail of products for a chalky grip and to seal the shape. At the Giles show they used Label.M Professional Resurrection Style Dust, Miracle Fibre and Extreme Hold Hairspray.

The look: Victoria Beckham has proved you don't have to wear trainers to nail the sports luxe look. From stretchy headbands at her show, to blinging visors at Marni, the trend for workout wear as hair accessories was much more chic than eek. We love it when fashion is practical as well as pretty.

The shows: Victoria Beckham (left) and JINsoon For Vera Wang (right)

The tip: Anthony Turner told Cosmo that it looks best positioned close to the front of head, just over the tips of the ears. It looks particularly cool with messy hair, up or down.

The look: Androgyny is having a moment but the trend for the 1930s-inspired boyish comb-over actually oozes confidence and can look super-sexy.

The shows: Stella McCartney (pictured), Pucci, Fendi, Dior, Erdem

The tip: L'Oreal Paris ambassador Peter Gray says: "Try taking a 'selfie' to work out which side your part suits you best, mirrors reverse and distort your image". And if you like body in your hair, don't let that put you off this trend. Use your fingers instead of a brush to part and style your hair.

The look: If you're looking for wedding and party hair inspiration call off the search. The trend for ethereal, dreamy up-dos are IN. Take a laidback approach to it for effortless romance.

The shows: Erdem (left), Temperley (right)

The tip: Prepping your hair with product is really important. Try L'Oreal Professional Tecni Art Pli then style. "The quicker you do it, the better it looks. If it's contrived it loses its coolness" Anthony advises.

The look: Lived-in locks are huge for Spring/Summer '14. At Topshop Unique they were rougher than beachy waves, while at Balmain they were soft and sleepy. The key is making this look undone, but well done.

The shows: Mulberry, Unique (left), Marc by Marc, Balmain (right)

The tip: Peter Gray says "Try rinsing your hair with water and using just a conditioner, rather than shampooing every day. This will give your hair texture without grease."

The look: A cute, girlie touch can soften the other hair trends - such as wet-look shine or flat side partings - and an accessory is the easiest way to do it. There were leather wraps and clips on the catwalks, but our fave take on this trend is with bold bows. Alexa Chung's doing it already – of course.

The look: The 70s are major for Spring/Summer and the way to tackle the trend is with retro curls. The look has a modern twist with low side partings (did we mention they were a trend?) and they're completely frizz-free.

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